The Global Gateway Network welcomes its second Director in its history today. Cathie Carrigan joins the IU Global team after nearly two decades of experience in international education across IU campuses. Her most recent work as Managing Director of International Programs with the Lily Family School of Philanthropy saw her lead the international dissemination of… Read more »
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New AVP for international affairs
Miguel E. Ayllon Ph.D., a leader in designing and managing international engagement programs at large, multi-campus research-intensive public institutions, joined Indiana University as the new associate vice president for international affairs on September 1. Ayllon succeeds Shawn Reynolds, who will retire after 26 years at Indiana University working in various capacities in OVPIA, and has… Read more »
Reflecting on two years of change, Global Gateways open doors, connections for IU
Driven by a steadfast commitment to global engagement, IU’s Global Gateways focused on uniting around shared experiences and focused on sustaining connections and partnerships amidst unprecedented uncertainties posed by the global pandemic. The gateways strategically evolved and became experts in virtual events and collaborations, forging connections across digital landscapes. With unwavering determination, the gateways demonstrated… Read more »
Advancing IU Global’s engagement on the ground in India
With spring revitalizing Indiana University’s campuses across the state, opportunities are in bloom. This April, the Vice President for International Affairs Hannah Buxbaum traveled with colleagues to India to renew the partnerships and connections with the country that more international students call home than any other. As part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its… Read more »
Ferguson International Center opening for business on the IU Bloomington campus
Located on the corner of Eagleson Avenue and Seventh Street, this will be IU’s home for international activities from current study abroad and international students to over 40 globally engaged alumni chapters around the world.
Intercultural competency for all IU in this free certificate program
Cultural awareness can start as simply as writing an email. In fact, that is where this year’s Intercultural Competency Certificate program begins. In the first of nine interactive 1.5 hour sessions, professionally trained IU staff members walk participants through a familiar scenario: you sent out what you thought was a clearly written, concise email and… Read more »
IU’s Europe Gateway welcomes new director
With the New Year, Indiana University’s Europe Gateway in Berlin welcomes its new director Dr. Katrin Völkner. She joins the team of Academic Director Professor Timothy Hellwig, based in Bloomington, and Program & Communications Manager Annabell Türk, based in Berlin. An experienced educator and higher education administrator, Dr. Völkner has dedicated her career to advancing… Read more »
Overseas Study celebrates 50 years and honors Kathleen Sideli
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of IU’s Office of Overseas Study. The university celebrated this milestone at a reception that also honored Associate Vice President Kathleen Sideli for her distinguished career and 40 years of dedicated service to the university as well as her contributions and leadership more broadly in the field of international… Read more »
IU names new associate vice president for Overseas Study
Indiana University has named Jennifer Engel, Ph.D. as its new associate vice president for the Office of Overseas Study, effective July 1. She will provide leadership and a university-wide vision to enhance international awareness and understanding, enrich curricula on every campus, and expand educational opportunities abroad for students from diverse backgrounds. Engel is taking the… Read more »
Indiana University and Associate Vice President Kathleen Sideli receive CIEE Bridge Builder Awards
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) was founded in 1947, in the wake of World War II, to advance peace through people-to-people exchange. To celebrate 75 years of building bridges of respect and mutual understanding across cultures, CIEE presented 75 CIEE Bridge Builder Awards to those individuals and institutions – from host families to… Read more »